The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Maxim Lobaty, a Russian and two Nigerians: Austin Emenike and Dickson Nonso Onuchukwu in Lagos. They were arrested for their participation in the Swissgolden scam. I know it is shocking to find out that a Russian is behind a company selling "Swiss" gold.

The Slave Circle documentary exposes in great detail the techniques used by direct selling companies like Smart Circle and Cydcor/DS-MAX. These companies use offices all over the country that go by different names. These marketing companies are always hiring.

I have received multiple reports from WorldVentures representatives about not being paid their commissions or having their commissions delayed. I have taken a look into the issue and have found additional public comments about this problem. Here is what I have found.

Modern Tech claims to be the authorized agent for launching two cryptocurrency ICOs, Ifan and Pincoin. Pincoin says they are the cryptocurrency for the “sharing economy.”: Sharing is caring. iFan claims to be the “most advanced social network”.

Texas regulators are back in action. Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles entered an Emergency Cease and Desist Order against a convicted felon who is offering investments in two things that usually don’t go together: a cryptocurrency trading program and a marijuana growing operation.

A federal judge finalized the $25 million settlement between Donald Trump and students of his now shutdown Trump University scam. Victims of Donald Trump’s fraudulent university will finally receive some of their money back. It is about time.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Samoa, Maiava Atalina Ainu’u-Enari, has confirmed an investigation into “One Coin” or “One Life” which uses middlemen to collect people’s money in the hope of gigantic returns.

It is a good idea to avoid any ICO endorsed by a celebrity. Centra Tech used paid endorsements from prominent celebrities such as boxer Floyd Mayweather and singer DJ Khaled. These are two of the last people you should look to for ICO investment advice.

With signs that read Ban QNET, protesters marched this last weekend at Freedom Park which is located in the Central Business District of the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. They are demanding action against QNet, a MLM company recruiting heavily in India.

If a money making opportunity is promoting charity as the focus of what they are doing, watch out. Money making is not charity. In most cases, these schemes are playing on your desire to help people to get you involved in a recruiting scam. My subscribes have requested that I take a look at the Noble 8 Revolution. Here is what I have found.

I have had a much needed break from making videos. I want to thank my subscribers for their patience. I appreciate all of your great suggestions for videos. For the rest of the year I plan on getting back to making regular videos. We will see how well I am able to do that.

“Get started selling on Amazon and make $5,000 - $10,000 in the next 30 days… even if you’ve never sold anything online before.” That’s one of the pitches the promoters of Amazing Wealth Systems (AWS) used to lure people into a bogus business opportunity.

Sergey Mavrodi the founder of the MMM scam has passed away today in Moscow. ​​The day before Mavrodi was hospitalized from a bus stop on Polikarpov Street. A casual passer-by called him an "ambulance" - Mavrodi complained of weakness and pain in his heart.